[veeates36]

Is this the first time it overheated..? Because from what you describe it sounds like you've had an ongoing overheating issue. Blown Head Gasket..? Hmmm.. I'm pretty sure it takes more than a few minutes for your Head Gasket to blow and again from what you described its sounds like a volcano erupted under your hood vs. a little overheating from sitting in traffic. Especially for all those other cooling pieces to go out as well. (Hoses, Therm. Etc.)

I think a second opinion is needed. I could be wrong thogh seeing as how I havent even seen the car.